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NHTSA Campaign 20V549000

SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Issued by Ford Motor Company · Reported Sep 10, 2020 · 29 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with second row center seat belt buckles that may not be properly secured to the seat.

Consequence

Vehicles with seat belt buckles that are not properly secured may fail to restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the second row center seat assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S50.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FORD EXPLORER 2020 29

Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V549000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.